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emt AE ECT A AC a eens “LOCAL NEWS, |ueteuttecteserr| Ma sm #erres, 86 ~ | ‘THE LATEST NEWS ! Hon of the able Letters of Ames Kendall upog TELEGRAPHIO. vi Two Companies of Areitiory Ordered te Fert eMemry Laaverworrn, Kan, Jan. 6—The foree bere, which has been ordered to Fort Meteo, ry, Baltimore, consists of two companies of ge A have been made the ral. on route for the transportation of NNIVERS Y BALL. Memory of thelBattle of N@w Orieanss,| COMPANY “B” a1 Secession, published in this paper, we notify Thoogh Tux Stax is printed on the fastest that We are sy ‘the se frm in rsa of emer, elon sag RES Oe press at an ‘AR. . pacers wiicbd ht 9 os be ‘ ‘e print no more copies of the extra num- la ” | prsicwans me at various times, but their Ricumoxd, Jan. 7.—The Enquirer of this morn- the men and horses. The troops leave on Monday seat in before I o'loek mj otherwise they SAY | Gereg) mt tae Star's counler, of by ieee. The Erpatmogt eure bet ite, and that ony fom a.) BATTALION. | ifs leading polnts ‘ure the immediows call ef" | one 9 ——————————— Rot appear until the next day. price will be 3 cen er hundred | reduged 3 & mere skeleton, a eh time one of | ailinarymedraresan paarunctug, to the r Siende, | ie convention, the ® | Special Session ef the Virginia Legislature. ooo copies; or one thousand copies, and in| our be6 induced me soley <6 jabrated the e emprale 1ghth of January by a Ricunoxp, Jan. 5. the ox: Notices. — of Columbia Advertisements to Jed 3, whieh I did. tho ARADE and BALL ic the Rveuioe at ; —From the sentiments e on pees Qunare secelved done ap for mailing, !f so re- th an: reas reluctagoe--tor I had inserted In the BaLrwons ested. ki: pressed by inent members now bere, it ts fn ee Rooms ul nestiousiie th that the Legislature of this State qu receive Be ittee 3 Armnnonents cha ps will not act in reference to national troubles with - be and forwarded from Txx #raR Office ads ordere :~ athe until tng — take the evento piesennt one Lo the ndeds of = mature deliberation. There te no excitement Reticiovs.—Yesterday being a very plensant | those onl may send in thelr og. roe , — day, the congregations at the various churches poi quite large. It was ‘fying to see so many of our venerable their way to the houses of worship, who during in- clement sesson were unwilling to risk exposure. The day passed quietly; no Gisordert: conduct ‘wns witnessed in our most frequented streets and No intoxicating” liquors will be sold during the own ning at the ba |. Cincinnati Werkingmen’s Union Meeting Cunctnxartt, Jan.5.—A --Union” Work . Meeting was held bere lastaaght, hon sesaictions were oe. that the Union must be preserved the roement of the laws ia every portion of a itizens? brated Band will discourse sweet | ction for the defense of the city. Ex-Mayor Fer- music di th ening. uson 2 Ke fecksarnin will pe feruinhed by Coltaibes. | Up peasant arate ae eee jey, JB. Moore, |. MoPherson; * . Cisarll, and G. M. . fie end p PLA eens lg jal ea: y prominent gentlemen, the citizens to couatr ‘That remedy for all grievances can Preece Sera git, eg a maelves, and place Esty in a state of be tad ander the Constltelien,oud inet gener ena New York Avenus Presbyterian Church. —At U1 |” Pde: gin ay oe dett or Ponicamen an Hoxporaruic z mn as Cont, H Kine, alia oe Ret. jefense Sn) eer y only can be secured by tts maintainance. See ous Gk mph er. "Peal, Irwin, upon & of stabbing Augustus Nor- meopathie Remedige put a expressly for tury ‘3.5. Kane, Priv W- fpalen: adopted recommending and urging the Legisla- Salute at Schenectady tnt bees inns ner ¥ ipplied the ton a week ago, in the county. ‘The warrant was | US*,i2 boxes, at 25 a sech. Also, | _jn Sct” THOS. DUFFY, Treas. | thoroughly organize itary Scnexectapr, Jan. 5 —The xth Reg- Exttothe vicissitudes to whieh the human family | ued by Justice but the errest was not gpoh, with book yft alreations, ‘or sale # FOR THE GOOD OF THE CITIZENS. petra Prepare for civil war it] iment last evening, under Ci Raynor and are subject in this life; reviewed the bistory of | fected of the distance of Alston’s resi- | Z. Bp. Gil 29 aven: holessle and occur; srorning ——- and lives and fortunes to resist any pt a Pett Gov- ernment or Northern | to invade the State; denouncing and to resist any in- ; ng Preparing y Gey. Letcher’s Message. Ricumonp, Va, Jan. 7—Gov. Letcher’s mes- sage to the Legislature, alluding to the condition of the country says: All see, know and feel that the danger is imaninent, and that a!l true patriots = —s themselves to save us from impend- ng perils. fie renews the proposition in his last messa, for a convention of all the States, and says it is monstrous to see a government like ours destroyed merely because men cannot agree about a domes- tie institution. It becomes our State to be mind. fal of her own interests. A disruption ts inevita- ble; and if new confederations are to be formed, ‘we must have the best guarantees before we can attach Virginia to either. He condemns the hasty action of South Carolina which be says has taken ber soytbern sisters by surprise. He would make no special reference to her course, had he not been invited to doso by her late executive in uncalled-for references to dence from the city. He was sent to jail for fur- ther ¥ was subsequently released on ‘bail for trial to-day. P. Butler, colored hackman, for leaving his reins, was fined $1.58. At 12 o'clock to-day Alston had a hearing. The evidence confirmed the statement of Norton— which we published at the time the affair oc- curred—that Alston was teazing ® crippled old man, and Norton remonstrated with him, and re- uested him to let the old man alone. This made ston a) , and caused him to attack Norton and Inflic' wound. Alston was fully commit- ted for trial at court. Exrctien or Orricsrs —The Columbia Fire Company, on Friday evening last, elected the following officers to serve the ensuing year :— President, Jas. A. Brown; Vice President, James McDer Treasurer, James A. Tait; Recording 3D GRAND ANNUAL COTILLON PARTY OF TH Perseverance Fire Company, No. 5, To be given at FRANKLIN J.. corner of Ninth and D sts., on TUESDAY. January 8th, 1961, _ monbere have bod yleasare to nomen wr to ir many inqwiring frie Bid especi tte U vievieg people, that their ‘Anunal Cotillon Party wi'l take place at the above, mentioned Hal! on Tuesday, the 8th inst. The universal satisfsotion that has aiwnys been yenat, Our former parties ia & suré guarantee that i pase that ge ives, al on 3 Dorth F street; rr at . usetts gve- ixth street. ‘Aino, Bond's & Brecher wears above. aon ot MARRIED. inesday, 2d i: at Trinity Church, b; Bitier, JOHN M, MoGLINTOCK, pie ee STA {New York Herald, Sun and Albany Evening journs! please copy. Van I , fired & salute of three vuns and thirty- rockets in bonor of Knderson and bis brave men. National airs were amid cheers for Major Anderson and Holt and Stanton From Savannah. Savannan, Ga, Jan 3—The United States revenue cutter Dobbin was vane neh ns mee of, but Gov. Brown, when be beard of it, issued en order for ber return to the Government. portance to our ‘. all things are in the hands of God, who judges righteously. Grace Church.—Rev. Mr. Holmead, the rector, preached from Psalm 29, 11 From the context ft would seem that the Psalmist had before him in the Peo world the spectacle of, just such a terrible storm as now convulses our country, po- litieally and socially. Unquestioning obedience and submission to God's visitations and appointments was urged as our rule of action. Penitentiary —In the absence of the chaplain, the Rev. Mr. Carpenter offictated. His text was 2d Kings, 5.12. theme was the condition on which salvation is offered to man, and the duty of man’s cooperation by obedience. Much good in being accomplished by the faithful labors of the chaplain, Rev. Mr. Sipes. Methodist E. Church Sowth.—It being the regu- Saiute ef Honor te Andersen. &c. Bostox, Jan 5 —A bundred guns were fired on the Commons to-day !n bonor of Major Anderson The steam frigate Mississippi bas gone out of the dry dock thoroughly repaired. insued. FaRed. lowed in the Toom, Tickets FIFTY CENTS; admitting a gentleman and ladies, Committee of Arrangements. w. . J. R. Harrover, F. W. Colclazer, R. V. Henry, A. Glassgow, ia 5 DIED, town, on the 6th instant, after 8 shor but poinial Kiness, DANIEL SLICER BOTE: LE peed 11 years and 7 months, ri nds and acquai f thi ily are ronpootiitie tavited th attend bis feueral fren kee — residence, No. 44 Dumbarton st, near ontgomory st., Georgetown, to-morrow evening, at 3 o'clock. . On Sunday. 6h instant, JAMES SIBLEY, aged B years. rhein op soem! apenas 2 pe jis relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend his funeral from his late resideace, corner bee: . B—Positively no hats or caps Offer ef Pennsylvania Velumieers te the President West Cuestzr, Jen 5 —A meeting has been called bere to offer a regiment of V: the President to ald in the maintenance of the Constitution and the enforcement of the laws. An Important Rumer if Tree. nt, W. E. Tucker; Third Assistant,G. A. Barr; Mershal, T. H. Robinson; Librarian, W. LOST AND FOUND. ps Virginia. New ¥ , Jan. 7.—It is rumored bere that lar Sabbath for the communion service, the pastor | Hicks; Election Committee, S. Wales, J. S. | Nineteenth and L, sts., on to-morrow (Tuesday) st | FYOUND—On Wednesday, the 24 instant, in a ‘he non-slaveholding States are chargeable for | Mayor Wood's to the Councils ht (Rev. Mr. Proctor) delivered a discourse appro- | Bootes, G. A. Barr, J- and J. H. Robinson; | 2 o'clock p.m. Georgetown omnibus of MONEY, The t condition of affairs and if the lanion is | Willembody fous for the secession of New priate to the occasion, from the text of Luke, {7th | Library Committee, P.J. Ennis, H.C. Purdy, ow: have it to F.8. WALSH, Eighth st east, near the Navy Yard: ju7 3" OST—On ema morning, the 6th instant, be- tween Waach Chay lent the Capitol,s lady’sGOLD WATCH. Tho finder will be suitably rewarded by leaving it with Mr JAMES A INGRAM, Foreman Machinist, I~ tol Extension. 1 OST—On Saturday, on Twelfth, H, or Sixth GOLD BREASTPIN, a cord sarround- with owner’s name éneraved on hack of the oro: A liberal r- ward will be given to the W.E Tucker, G.C. Neale and C. C. Edelin. Mr. A P: McKenna, recording secretary of this company, reports that there were eighty-six fires and thirty-nine false alarms during year 1860. By nererence to our advertising columns it will be seen that Macduff’s well known stock of Japanese goods, No. 206 Pennsylvania avenue, c illards?’ Hotel) is to besoid at auction, through essré. Jas C. McGuire & Co , on Tuesday and Wednesday, January 8th and 9th. Mr. M uf “eo » Upon them rests the solemn responsi- “A He alludes at length to their aggressions, and says they have the power to end the strife and restore confidence. ‘* Will they do it? He awaits their response without apprebension. Our action should be based upon the wrongs done to our own people. bia «ee & State Convention at this time, and po cee nae “erg pan rid ae dentin sta! n to the Legislatures of those States which chapter, 17th and 15th verses. Wesley Chapel._—The morning service was con- ducted by the pastor, Rev. Mr. McCauley, who discou: upon the subject of ‘the one God, the one Mediator,”’ from the text of ist Timothy, 26. Church of the Ascension —At night, Dr. Pinck- ney preached from the parable of the fiz tree, as found in the 30th chapter of St Luke’s gospel, Sth, 6th and 7th verses. Assembly's Church —Rev. Mr. Collins con- York city from the State and Union. (Bosa } UNPARALLELED SUCCESS. The great success whioh has attended DR. SCHLOSSER during this, nis Second Visit to Washington, Ratrmors, Jan. 5.—Flour steady; Howard st and Obio $5 50, City Milis $5 25 bent steady, red $1.25a1.32; white $1 4001.60. Corn frm; new white end yellow 62266c. Provisions nominal Lard 10yc. Whisky stesdy at 19¢ Sew York Markets. New York, January 7 —Flour 5al0c. ebsier by restoring it to 438 H street, or to this o’- | have passed al liberty bills, aod insist n Corn and W beat dull. Whisky quiet at 19}¢819% - ducted the services, preaching In the morning | has received a large lot of new goods, i end, aleo, finder by H = from the text of Psaleas, 76.11, and st night from to those be had on band they, Being an importa- noe rrmi Numa Sas Oo RT —_ ‘unconditional al, except to the New = - Zachari. ib, 9 rR on rec! 7m oO, and sur] any’ ny 2 —Lost, on @ night of 7 7 ancial . ° ‘woud Chapel —In the mornin , the pastor, | Ver before imported. They are to be sold for engagements $10 Ist, 8 GOLD WATCH and Gol Second. Virginia must bave proper and effect: | New Yoru, Jan. 7.. doll and trregu. what they bring, and we earnestly advise all lovers of the beautiful to go and make their pur- chases, as an opportunity like the present may never be off again. ot Rev. J R. Eftinger, bed fron. Psalms, 15th ebapter, 3d verse. Evening, from Second Co- rinthians, 4th chapter, 17th and 18th verses. Methodist Prot. Church, Niath st —Rev. P. L. Wilson, pastor, delivered a discourse upon the efficiency of prayer, from Josiab,3 9. Atnight the pastor preagbed from the text of Romans, 8.1. ive guarantees for the protection of slavery in the District of Columbia. Third. Our equality in the States and Territo- ries must ~ fully — the ri, word person and property juately protected, secured; also that we be “ itted to pass b the free States aad Territories unmolested, and if slaves te abducted, the State where the joss oc curs shall Rey the full value Fourth. That like guarantees be given that the transmission of s'aves between the slave-holdii Stater, by land and water, shall net be ‘nter! lar. Chicago ani Rock Island 56x; Cumberland Coal Co. 5; illinois Cernal a Southern 355; New York Central 78%; Pa 1 Co. 77%; Reading 39%; Hudson River R R&R. 45, Va. 8's 75%; Md. 687 Chainn, between 17th st.. Washington, and Water st., Georgetown, ‘The waten engraved: k; go'd dial, (discolored.) Wheever has foun: the same and will bring it to W. THECKER’S eel Zeenat will receive the ab.ve reward, 4 L OST—By a lady, a emall PORTMONNAIE, 4 between Twelfth street and the General Post Office Department. containing #10 in money. The finder will be suitably rewarded by leaving ie ag jadst* during last week, compels him to remain ~ A FEW DAYS LONGER in WASHINGTON, Tue Garrisostnc oF Fort Wasninctox — Some excitement was created in this city, on Saturday night last, by the intelligence that the steamer Philadelphia, with a force of marines, had just passed this city, en route for Fort Wash- ington, with a view to garrison that fortification, which bas been unoccupied for several years Fort Wasuixoron Garrisonep.—On last Sat- urday evening the steamer Philadelphia left the Navy Yard with a detachment of one company of office, ; DR. M. SCHLOSSER 45 marines, undet Major Terret, for Fort Wash- Col. Stuart, of the 175th Regiment, immediate- a pe PERSONAL with ington, as a aeefar measure. It is well | ly informed Gov. Letcher tute body of Federal takes this opportunity of returning thanks ——____ Fifth. That the passage and enforcement of kuown to our readers that this fortification has | troops bad passed throug the jurisdiction of Vir- tothe ASTRoLocist rigid een for the punishment of such persons in been without any garrison for several years past, | ginia for the purpose indicated. Much curiosity MADAME DEVISE. the free States as may organize, or aid or abet in Ladies and Gentlemen of Washington sand vicinity, for their kind and liberal patronage bestowed on him durimg his sojourn here, and, also, respectfully announces to parties who wish to obtain A Permanent Cure of CORNS, and might readily have been taken sion of 5 its cnpestectod state, but for A agecod dential measure above set forth. As it is, Fort Washington is in no position for defense. it bas the requisite number of guns, but all are dis- mounted, and there is nota gun carriage in the fort. We presume, however, the necessary ste; have been or will be taken in reference to the matter. Fort Washington cost $575,000, and gar- risoned for war should have 400 men and $8 guns. ‘The recent arrival of several detachments of re- craits at the U.S. Marine headquarters here, has led to the erroneous impression about town that companies of artill had been ordered to Wash- ‘was expr as to the reason of this movement on the part of the War Department.—Alez. Gaz. Pronounced the Greatest Wonder Living. The demands are so numerous that she canrot et away. Hundreds visit her and are astonished. oatonoe to her al! whoarein trouble. Planets written speedily and Horiscopes drawn most truth- fully, Madame tells by dice and cards also, Prices erate. Residence—Richmond House, corner fichth and D sts; private entranceon D st. Gen- tlemon admitted. ja7 3t* TT ._ _.. NOTICE, HE Public will take notice that I have this day revoked the Power of een} which I gave to James McCamly and John Schall, Jr.,doing bus- ness in the firm name of McCamiy & SCHALL as any wav or mode whatever in organizing com- panies with 2 view of assailing the slaveb viding States, and to excite slaves to insurrection. Sixth. That the General Government be de- prived of the power of appointing to local offices in slaveholding States persons bostile to their in- stitutions or inimical to their rights He further says that he will rd any attempt of Federal troops to pass across Virginia for the purpose of coercing any Southern State as an act of invasion, which will be repelled He is ndt without a bope that the present ditfi- culties will find a satisfactory solution. Let New Fort Wasninctox.—Within a few years past this work has been put in condition of complete defence against attack by land as well as by water. It isa bastioned work, inaccessible to escalade in the rear, and protected from assault in front by a ditch which is commanded in all its parts by flank fires of grape and cannister. The greater part, if not all of its armament is understood to be at the work, and most of it is in position ready for ser- vice, and the magazine is also understood to be’ Montgomery, ‘hia! a FROM THE WEST Cleveland, O......+++«-+++ 5 Barometer at the Smithsonian at7 8. m., (cor amply supplied with all the munition necessary BUNIONS, well as to each or either of them, to purchase goods | England and Western New York be slougted | rected for temperatare,) at noon, aes and transact the Clothing Bi fe , aad 5 38°; at noon. ington from Fort McHenry and elsewhere. Such | for ita greatest efficiency — Alex. Gax. SOFT CORNS, uy name, in Washington, DC: They kave no | ephataedame i eceahyr the eat ie unainly Local. er at i ar is not the fact. There are only about 130 men at w Satura: tai longer any authority to act for ma. messag ngthy; rest local Maximum ending the barracks, three companies of whom are of the} QUICK Wong — Saturday night, a in was or any other 2 ja5 St ____WILLIAM #. SCHALL. i4AaMe CLINTON PRICE, This distinguished American Clairvoyant can be mi on Health, haracter and Future Eveote. ooms No. 534 Twelfth street,2 coors below Pa avonue. jal-lw* WANTS. ANTED~—A sma'l COLORED GIRL for nurse, corner of Land Thirteenth sta _1t* RESPECTABLE YOUNG WOMAN wants a SITUATION a cook and assistant washer womsn. Please call at Thi: teenth, between Nand O at No. 297 it AN D—-A_WUM and iron. None need tory recommendations as tu capacity and good Seareeet, Apply to THOS. P. MORGAN, 1 street, adopted for the organization of a volun com- pany in the Fourth Ward. The list was made out by those with whom the idea began, and at an early bour this morning the number had in- creased to a hundred and twenty-two young and acjive'men, many of them avenes paces ac- uainted with the use of the musket and bayonet. ‘They meet to-night at the Metropolitan Hook and Ladder House to elect officers, complete the or- ——- and be ready for service by Wednes- y: ee Criminat Court —On Saturday, Oliver Den- bam was acquitted on an alleged assault and battery upon John Black. Edward Johnson was tried for assault and bat- tery upon Henry and Josephine Coole—two cases. He was convicted of an assault upon Henry Coole and fined $10 and costs, in default of which he went to jail The Court adjourned over for one week. regular force stationed here, the remainder being the recrults above alluded to. It does not seem to be generally understood that this being the head- quarters of the marine force of the United States, all recruits are sent forward from the various re- cruiting stations for instruction before being sent off to sea. The rumor prevailing all over town day thata large number of marines had arrived here on Saturday night from Brooklyn, en route for Southern forts, grew out of the fact that a de- tachment of the guard of the U.S. ship Cyane, of the Pacific squadron, arrived here, having been relieved from duty on board ship. e [commusicaTED ALaRMINe indeed is the state of affairs in our city. Scarcely a night passes but there is one or more fires, and some of them very destructive The utmost concern is manifest upon the counte- uance of every property bolder and business man you meet. No one feels secure in the possession of bishome and fireside, What have to pro- pose is the forming of patrols upon ay square in the city from now until after the 15th of March. Let the property holders and business men of the city take this thing In hand. Already have the business men of one square.in our city commenced the work. Letall the balance fo!low, and ina short time peace and quiet will be restered A few examples will curb thisspirit of incendiaism, and those int-rested in the welfare of our city can sleep with security. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. If the property holders and business men will take the lead their sons DISEASE OF THE FEET, to favor him with s oall withoutdelay, + 8s this may probably be his Last Visit to Washington, intending shortly to Retire from Professional services. South Caretina Cenventien. CuaRteston, Jan. 5.—The President of the Convention to-day received the following tele- graphic dispatch from Mayor Monroe, of New Orleans: ** New Orleans fully sympathises with Charles- ton tn ye payed to which she ts exposed, and will not fail to support Ler when the occasion re- quires action Before the adjournment of the Convention the following business was transacted. Mr. Hutsen submitted an ordinance that all the power necessary to make postal arrangementsand enact postal laws be vested in the General Assem- bly; passed. Mr. Keltt offered a resolution permitting officers in any force, regular or volunteer, ed under the order of the Convention, to hold seats in either houseof the General Assembly or any other office; adopted Mr. Curtigs offered a resolutiou that the late Commissioners to Washington be requested to prepare at their earliest convenience, a written statement of their oral communication to this body, and communicate their recent attempt to make negotiations with the president of the United States for the deliverance of the forts and other mae perty to the State, said decument to be depos- ted with the President of this body with an in- junction of secresy, until otherwise ordered. ‘Adopted. Five thousand copies of the correspondence of the Commissioners to Washington with the Pres- ident of the United States were ordered to be printed. —_—____+.0e- GEORGETOWN; CORPORATION LAWS. ao naalpcneninist A Resorvtion in wer the Corcoran Charity a . Resolved by the Board of Aldermen and Beart of Common Council of the Corporation of Georgetown, That the thanks of this Cor; votes are due, and As4 direct proof of the extraordinary skill attending Dr. Schlosser’s Cures, he can, with p'easure, refer to a great number of Ladies and Gentlemen in this city, whom he treated three years sino, and who have all been cured of the various = Diseases of the Feet, to their entire satisfaction. attention in the ee of the same Resolved, further, That Walter 8. Cox, Esq , be, and he is hereby, appointed to fill the vacancy in the said board of trustees occasioned by the resignation of Wm. Redin, Esq. Resolved, further, That hereafter the bonds belonging to said fund shall be kept vault of the Corporation, in the custody Clerk, and shall only be delivered from ti time, to the trustees of said fand, for the purpose of detaching the a the said bonds in cases to be immediately returned to the Clerk. Approved December 15, 1560. A RxsoLvrion in favor of John Booth and Elizs- Resolved by the Board of Aldermen and Board of c ‘Council of the Corporation of Georgetown a eee of tremp-aias aan oak CE fl th can cook, wash thont setis‘ac aE Lf 8 E8s OUSE WANTED,—I desire to rent a all Hous* by ist of February, containing 6 ‘oome. atalow rent. Pereons having such will fi-d a good tenant by addr: ig a note to Post Office, Box 411, stating ty and price, Rent payable mo .thly _ jas. A cITizEN PaTROL., for the prevention of {ncen- diary fires, has been formed among the merchants doing business in square 379, fron tng Pennsylva- nia avenue, between Ninth and Tenth streets, and they hxve 2 guard of four or five men out évery night keeping watch for incendiaries. Some forty men, business men and cl+rks in the square, are enrolled and divided into watches for this service. Dr. Schlosser's methed has not only been successful in this country, bat also in Europe, 8s may be seen by several thousand testimon: from which he quotes the following names: From His Majesty the King of Bavaria. His Imp. H. Prince Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte. ANTED—By a young gi:l. anxious to get a — home, a SITUATION as nurse and chambermaid. She can bring extirely satisfactory recommendations from her last home. Ple+se ad- dress Box No 4 Star Offices. ja 3-3t WANTED— by & young married woman, with» good breast of milk. & SITUATION as wet nurse, or, to geta good home. al Supreme Covet.—On Thursday, Lucius C. Duncan, Esq , cf New Orleans, La , was admit- ted an attorney end counsellor of this Court No 37. Thomas Richardson, plaintiff in error, ag’t the city of Boston. The argument of this and five dollars and seventy-five cents to Eliza- beth Booth for ber bill of August Ist, 1860, for washing fer watchhouse would gladly xo out to any service in a respectable family. Please and seks wili gladly ee op cause was continued by Mr. Chandler and Mr. H. R. H. Prince Alexander de Wurtemberg aidress a note to Box No. 3 Star Office. ja 33t Be Semi mg cle sd oe apy urtenasice Cherete Approved December 15, 1560. . a word to the wise is sufficient, | am one who is | Cushing for the defendants in error. ‘: N ) — WHITE jonging, used on the night of the signing — interested as a . — _ H. T. H. Arch Duke of Austria. Warne 4 Nee oaael team wor hee Ordinance of Secession, were ordered to be placed | 4 RFeotvtiox appropr! —-> phn Prorgeatr Hotper anp Businuss Man. We Learn that Rev. E. Yeates Reese, D D , of small family. One who can come recommend:d as | in the State House at Columbia the construction of an under High ee Baltimore, will deliver his ‘Home Lecture” in H. R. H. Duke of Sachsen-Meiningen properyy qualified will hear of a good situation by bad cy near Mr. Adler's bouse. Kesoived by the Board of Aldermen and Board of Common il of the Georgetown, ‘That the sum of one hundred and seventy-one dollars and ninety-six ceats be, and the same is hereby app:opriated, to be paid by ice Clerk to the order of E. T. D. M ‘sccompanied by the proper vouchers, to say the expense of con- structing an arch under High street, south of Mr. Adler's house; and the sald amount be charged to High street Approved December 15, 1660. —_ adoption of an ensign was left to the Legis- ture. ‘The Convention then adjourned to meet at the call of the President. Tux Nationa Riries (Capt. Schaeffer) pa- raded through our streets Saturday afternoon, looking finely. ‘Their artillery battalion made its appearanee on the occasion. After parading thecogh the principal streets, the Rifles marched to the City Hall, where they exercised for some time in the presence of a crowd numbering sev- eral thousand people. The precision with which all the complicated maneuvers of the Hardie drill were exec by all the men was the theme of —— comment on all hands, particularly their skili in firing, which was indeed admirabie. ‘The following awful cenundrum was set afloat on Saturday at the expense of the Rifles :—W hat company will turn owt strongest on the 4th of March next? Ans.—The National Rifles; be- cause there won’t bea man left to tell the tale ‘This, of course, has reference to the fact that the Rifles are com largely of clerks under the present Federal Administration, and may, with other incumbents, possibly have to ‘ rotate’’ when the new administration comes in. BurcLary.—On Saturday night, the house of Mr. George Wilson, at the corner of Eand fighth streets, Navy Yard, was broken open and robbed ef $92 in gold,» cons'derable amount of silver plate, jewelry, medalions, etc. The burglar or burglars effected an entrance by removin. window. They had to traverse several roome be- fore entering that from which the valuables were abstracted. The property was taken fromia bureau, the top of which was prized off. The robbery was a the we C2 S pentiont hand, —_ tingle gel jollar tel been im, left in Stiner and this city at the Smitbsonlan Institute, on Tuesday evening next. This lecture has been delivered several times to delighted audiences in Baltimore, and we are anticipating a rich treat for our citi- zeus on the Stn inst. Sxconp ANNIVERSARY Mxxtino of prayer ob- served throughout the Christian world, will be held every night this week at 7 o’clock, as fol- lows: To-night, in the E street Baptist Church; Tuesday night, in Rev. Dr. Sanderland’s Church; Wednesday night, in Rev. Dr. Gurley’s Church; Friday night, in Wesley Chapel. Mcrray & Semmes have removed all their stock saved last night to 395 Penna. avenue, six doors west of their former place of business, where 7 ve be enabled to serve their customers as usual. at Crrcvir Covrt.. piyifg at No, 559 ‘Tenth street, near M H. H. Prince Richard Metternich. enue. Hi. 8. H. Duke of Saze- Weimar. 1 F. H. Cardinal Archbishop of Paris. tAlexis, Bishop of Nancy, First Chaplain to Napoteon JI. Marechal Canrobert. Innd . % Return ef the Commissioners—A Veice fer Pesce, &e CnarLeston, Jan 5.—The Commissioners of South Carelina returned from Washington yester- aay, and reported the fallare of their mission. The journals of this morning publish the corres- pondence between the Comunissioners to W asbing- ton and President of the United States. A. B. Longstreet, President of the South Caro- College, issues a four-page pamphlet entitled hall South Carolina begin the war?”’ Heearn- estly desires that the United States Revenue Col- lector on board the Steamer Harriet Lane, or any other vessel, be allowed to land, treated politely, be introduced to Collector Colcock, and to use every means so that the Collectors of the two sovereignties may settle their respective claims in a spirit of courtesy and kindnese. If the forts are reinforced it wouid be an unfair conflict in which hundreds of our sons would be sizin. Moultrie would become deserted and the wrath of the United States be brought on our devoted city. He implores the authorities to let the first shot come from the enemy. Reports frond Spingfield. Sprincrigip, lll, Jan 5.—Gov. Chase and Ames Tuck had a ted interview with the President elect y. Many contredict reports are in circulation to day in reference to Gov. Chase’s visit. His alleged ntment as of State is Dealer in Furniture, Stoves, &c. 408 7h st., bet. G and A, east ride, WARTED-SECOND HAND FURNITURE. Persons declining housekeeping, or having a syipies of Furniture on hand, can obtain thecash and fair prices by applying at 369 Seventh st. no 17 BONTZ & GRIFFITH. FOR SALE AND RENT. (For other “ For Sale and Kent” advertisements, Sir st pi F°sS RENT—A t story BRICK HOUSE. No. 327 G street, between Twelfth a Thirteonth streets, containing seven rooms. Pos- goomen given immediately. Apply at 327 nent joor. = Fo. RENT.—The STORE and DWELLIN No. i A. H. Arneth, Physician in ordinary to the Duchess Helene of Russia. Bernard Koeser, Physician wm ordinary to the H. AM. the Queen of Greece. The Signatures and Seals of the above names, with severa! thousands more from Statesmen, Merchants, Dipiomstists, Clergymen, Physicians, Military Men, and Editors, of this country and Europe, may be ecen at his office from 108. m, till 4 p.m., “ 257 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, (South side,) between !2th and 13th streets, » A Resotvrtion in favor of Henry King. Kesolved by the Board of Alder nen and Board of Common Council of the Corporation o) ‘That the Clerk of the Corporation hs and. be is hereby, directed to refund to Henry King the — of seventeen dollars and forty cents, amount of six months’ tax paid by bim on bis bouse on Third street, ds by fire in Octo- ber, 1859. [Approved cea 15, Ineo ed —_—_—X—XKXKaK—=aW~— GEORGETOWN ADVERT’MTS 20.000! ImporTANT ANNOUNCEMENT! ' to reduce Isrge and well assorted «ee UE DEY GOODS we whl. during the next ® asdact 10 per oent. from a'l eaci of dover, Save your and coli at 9S fer beatae ‘SeiLar & BUNT, Domestic MOLASSES AS YET. z barrels Prime oil evop corlepas MOLASEES, Adjourned Term —This court met this morning pursuant to adjournment; but no business being ready to be taken up, adjourned to the usual hour to-morrow morning. Loox at the notice of the cotillen party to be Riven the Perseverance Fire Company at Frank- no fall, tuen buy a ticket and be on hand § Bridge street, Georgetown D. C., krown 48 the old Confeotionery stand. Posression cizes immediately. Apply to ARNY & SHINN, ja {UR RENT—The HOUSE and STORE on Pennsylvar avenue,ict Ward, opposite the Seven Bui dings, lately ocoupi-d by Alex. Dyer, as Slones apriy to Mr Carrai. next door, whe will Show the premiess, WM. EXIMERT. ja? codw For RENT—Two pone eet Aen gousks, * ONLY A FEW DAYS LONGER IN WASH- ja2-tr INGTON. B® 1 FANcy Goons, SUIT THE TIMES, a - EVENSS FARGy SHORE Om rene BAS. btw. oth 4nd 10th sts. NG OFF! SELLIN Pt SPELLING Of CASH—POR CASH OFF Pror. Farrman Rooenrs delivers another lec- ture to-night at the Smithsonian, upon Roadsand Bridges. Doors close at a quarter before eight. AT PRICES Sxx notice elsewhere of meeting of the Pha- nix Building Association on Wednesday night, for a special purpose. i war's Pits ann Orn?MENT. é orop ly containing six rooms, strentously insisted on by some of Mr. Lincoln’s egg ae gm Porm (FRY in?” Ue theme med shanguysentizs ttook of Winter Dress Goods, pao and Fifteenth strest} pume of goed water in | griends, w ge ohh Donon at ey dive dudes If wii'be eolaarreepenstagiy Wowst search warrants have also been issued. Mr. Wil- oe affections of the chest, 4 plowriay, ea? Cloaks, : Dress Silks and Robes, R RENT—The HOUSE on Twenty first st, oun Gauneron’s pee each} Me decidedly un- “Sank notes of ithe’ except Bouth . son bad just been discharged from employment, coughs, colds, &o. sane- nans senc! incs, Poplins eps, ‘weat side, near H st, recently occupied by Mr. among Western politicians. takex at par for Gro cae which makes the rebbery fall quite seriously ea ot been | Fine ae Ry Rhett, ‘The key is at Mr. Stover's wood yard. on P*Phe State Legislature meets on M nest. | hans inne ond variee clock nares upon bim. lly poate t Rcoseratiia ‘of the Vintment. me Petit pir\ Ne Goods foe famnjiy pee ee is The members are nearly ail in town are | Soooet ay oe ee eee ty cil Drugystnscr sor cne, and Oi par box | cate W. COnLEY 280. OR RENT—Two, FURNISHED ROOMS, | unanimous in their expressions of the strongest | ja x (Intel) Pin - Sitter ented tha ous cit ~ oF pot. ia3-lw de 2-27 523 Seventh at., above Pa. sv. Ey BP, . ‘orms ee attachment = the Union. Senator Trumbull’s Ss UGAR: r = igure 10 Os told Ghat a grasd’ cbecert te a<Louent ~The sudden changes of our climate are | IANO, ROMTENAN Gel CES TO SUIT TH Sen Tl ed aman acd pT Sse Seneaces A and B pv sahing on Light Mactions. Experience Ci pet La ro’ ; now the time to buy cheap. " “a As NT. Inquife at 480 Lieventh , bebvern Wisdil Wad, Celenbioe: ae cient ente a eae eae! eas aeaered ty | Meanie a Ress gt ine dacneoyrmorure | dest 306 Fa.erabetstvantioie | FURNISHED ROQMS POR RENT, 5406, | sarcainied ais aoshag tad tertcd’ Todge Ne. | Loverine’s CROSHED SUGAR nine pounds for 0 es to aps ond — a He a tf tation of the Throat one ‘so slig! fa RUGGMNC—Mclotoons, Suitars Violins. Ban = Gebeo, of Madison, permanent The wah ipa dedvetion to those who buy by the bar- masse to assist this popular military or; zation | P' OpeTp ommonsatiacl may be etoate ily | jos, Accordeons, os utes, Files, Music session was consumed in perfecting the tn thelr efforts to réequip themeel ves. ine of. te, peees = he Covers, Scie ee sean ae oben ee &c.,&0. Remember, at sacri Band bas gallen' oes. its services for pong ane sae Ein compen es maim D, “shi Great versite erred ieee eee work in carn an 5 | i we Eo for the entertainment of the jon to Pasi We invite id of all Sea esettn Derek ein’ sen een ee in Washington. sedience: Mise Juliane M the popalar Prima | who Koow the jnoaumetie _ of Hostetter’s TO THE PUBLIC, 21-1meo' ° Donna, bas consented to aid on | celebrated . go 9 = Sey M m8 Baul paeee SH h QOR RENT—The large three story FRAME the eccasion. the hall of the Smithsonian In- | So0;')" ©! be ad we in Mrroting ost | five . ‘s will | YO ee ome ‘syenue, itt] and Sth streets. i Let stitation be filled to overflowing next Toursday Sen teeeceyrtne eae rr Louis, New Orleans amd Mobile, and asthe lives Fa A ah ay wmf day Nein may Cantmat Guarpnousr Cases.—Louisa Burns wes drunk and disorderly; for which she was sent to the workhouse for 90 days. Charles Fin- nag ave the night line, drunk and could § iE i f [ ig Sey. that no Cabinet intment for us ows ee ee t fo a ae I Bio. oF. — ‘- nt van’ se tbe iecluely determined on at _ i broug horses unbetimes. Far- rpenectally form » OOrner. ncoln, be says, wishes to reflect the views thermore, he couldf’t steer straight in the carriage gant thew ile fr Fanart . pa -ouee the | at ermont avenue, or to subseriber, friends Hoe Se = de C. STEVENS. Le wp CANS, ber trips to and larity all winter.

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